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Book Signing Highlights & a Special Invitation

10/11/2019 By Bre

Hello friends!! I can’t even begin to express to you the gratitude and thanks that fill my heart over the response to my new book The Gift of Gathering. The process for this book took about two years, so to finally have it out in the world for all to see, and in your hands, still feels so surreal. And a little vulnerable if I’m being completely honest 🙂 I’ve mentioned before how much I wanted this book to feel like a gift, so I poured my heart into, and now that it’s out, it feels like I’m walking around with my heart on my sleeve, but in the BEST way possible! I have a special invitation for you today, I’d love for you to join me 🙂

The Gift {to} Gather

10/07/2019 By Bre

Hello friends!! Thank you SO much for all of your sweet comments over the weekend, as I shared who my grandmother was to me, and the impact she had on my life! I dedicated my book to her, and after sharing it with everyone on Instagram, I knew I just had to share more of who this amazing woman was! You can read all about my grandmothers house HERE, in case you missed it, but after reflecting on the type of woman she was, it got me thinking – “How did she do it all?” If you have ever struggled with getting together with others, or even inviting someone over, you are in good company my friend, because so have I! Today I’m sharing the struggles I’ve felt, and the gift it is when we gather.

My Grandmother’s House

10/05/2019 By Bre

What a week it has been!! A whirlwind, but it has been so much fun celebrating the release of my book with you all week long!! I shared in my Instagram stories on Monday about who I dedicated my book to. My grandmother. I was so blessed to group up with a grandmother who only lived 8 minutes across town. My sisters and I would always ask my mom if we could go over for a visit, and I’m so thankful her door was always open. I learned so much in those visits at my grandmothers house, and today I’m sharing my book dedication to her.

Setting the Table | The Gift of Gathering

10/04/2019 By Bre

I will be the first to admit, when I was a kid, setting the table for dinner was not my most favorite thing to do. Even when asked, I would begrudgingly say “yes”, as I walked over to the silverware drawer and began counting out forks. I did not see the point. I couldn’t understand why everyone else couldn’t just get their own silverware? Why did I have to do it? What I didn’t realize then, I’ve come to treasure now ~

The Gift of Gathering | Come Join the Table!

09/30/2019 By Bre

Hello friends!! I can’t believe that in just ONE day my book, The Gift of Gathering, releases!! A friend asked me over the weekend at a BBQ how it feels, and I told them it still feels very surreal, like it hasn’t hit yet, and on the other hand it feels a little raw, like I’m walking around with my heart on my sleeve, because this book baby I’ve been working on will now be out in the world for everyone to see, GULP! To celebrate the release of the book, I’ve asked some blogging friends to join me in celebrating, AND I have a special GIVEAWAY for one lucky winner to receive!

Believing the lie – “I’m a bad writer”

09/23/2019 By Bre

Friends, can I be honest. Vulnerable even. One of the biggest obstacles I had to overcome when writing my book, was not believing the lie that I’m a bad writer. Even simply writing that sentence “writing my book”, I paused. I hesitated. I’ve shared on here before how passionate I am about encouraging others to chase their dreams, but believe me when I tell you – I know the obstacles that come when chasing those dreams. And today I’m sharing one of mine with you.

My First Book Signing

09/22/2019 By Bre

3 years ago, I created this tablescape. And while I was photographing it for an upcoming blog post, something just sparked in me, like never before. While I was taking pictures my hubby called home to see how my day was going, and before he could finish his question I exclaimed – “Fantastic! It’s going fantastic, I love this so much. If I could only create tablescapes, and style them and then photograph them for the rest of my life, this is ALL I want to do!” I said it so confidently and proud, only to hear his response “you want to photograph tables for the rest of your life?” LOL! In short yes, but

My Pre-Order GIFT to YOU!

09/17/2019 By Bre

I can not believe that my book will be hitting stores in twelve days. 12 DAYS!! Honestly every day we get closer to the launch of my book, I try to soak it all in, and relish in the moment of this dream I had for so long finally coming to fruition. So to carry on with the excitement I have a special GIFT for anyone who pre-orders my book!

Fall Soiree’ Get-Together

09/06/2019 By Bre

Hello Friends! You have no idea how much all of your kind words and congratulations on my BIG announcement yesterday means to me!! So many times my eyes filled up with tears over the supper and love you all poured out, and I can’t even begin to say Thank You enough! As promised, I’m sharing one of the tablescapes from my NEW BOOK – “The Gift of Gathering” with you today, and I have some amazing blogging friends joining me! Get ready to be inspired, and plan your next fall get together!